Brigid Galvin, licensed officiant atheist chaplain,
MN
ABOUT ME
I am a Minnesota native, with a deep love of ritual. I was raised Irish Catholic, and while I am now a queer feminist atheist I do consider myself a cultural-Irish Catholic, still enjoying the importance of this tradition to my family and friends. This cultural background and my current beliefs as a Religious Naturalist allow me to walk in many worlds for people of all spiritualities.
I define spirituality as my connection with myself, my connection with the universe and other people, and my connection with the earth. While I do not have my own goddesses or gods, I work very comfortably and respectfully with other people’s. I’ve occasionally been called by others a witchy-atheist, which suits me just fine.
I do not allow my personal beliefs to interfere with the practices of the people I work with, and relish in the idea of delving into a new spirituality that I have not yet had the chance to research and experience.
If you are a non-affiliated person who is either spiritual, or wish to make your religious family members more comfortable, I can do as much religious or spiritual content as you are comfortable with.
EDUCATION
B.A. in Theology
University of St. Thomas, MN
Focus: Elevating feminist conversation, specifically in inter-generational groups.
Masters in Theological Studies
School of Theology and Ministry
Boston College, MA
Focus: Sexuality and Spirituality as they function in human relationship.
Reiki Practitioner
I am certified in reiki levels I & II through The Golden Reiki Center and most of my practice has been in a hospital setting. I am scheduled for my Master’s Certification in November 2021 with The Minnesota Reiki Center.
Atheist Chaplain
I work mostly in hospitals providing spiritual and emotional support to people of all belief systems with a special focus on atheist/humanist/agnostic patients and wiccan/pagan patients, as well as working with Native American patients to ensure their spiritual needs are met while they are hospitalized.